Finding the Third Proportional to 326,921 and 490,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,921 and 490,711 is: 736,561.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,921 : 490,711 = 490,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,921/490,711 = 490,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,921x = 490,711 × 490,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,921x = 240,797,285,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,797,285,521/326,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,561.08
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